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In today's newsletter:
- Could Oklahoma City parents soon pay no sales tax on diapers?
- How Riversport’s Olympic upgrades could change your next OKC river day.
- How a days-long water outage ended at this south OKC senior complex
Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster's and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 42 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 50, low: 33.
- Wednesday: Pleasant and not as cool, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Legislation would exempt diapers from sales tax (yukonprogressnews.com) — An Oklahoma City lawmaker is pushing a bill to remove state sales tax from baby diapers, a change that could cut monthly costs for many local families. Rep. Emily Gise’s proposal, backed by bipartisan support, targets inflation-driven price pressures and will be considered when the Oklahoma Legislature reconvenes in February. 
2. OKC Riversport upgrades make way for 2028 Olympic games (news9.com) — Oklahoma City residents will see more than $1 million in city-backed upgrades at Riversport OKC’s whitewater facility as it prepares for a world championship and the 2028 Olympics. New rapid blocks, beginner zones, and a kayak cross ramp aim to improve both elite training and public recreation, while expanding opportunities for local youth programs and scholarships.
3. Andrews Square residents relieved as water restored after days-long outage (koco.com) — Residents at Andrews Square, a senior complex in south Oklahoma City, finally have running water again after more than two days without service caused by a major leak. Oklahoma City Housing Authority crews repaired the problem Sunday, supplied residents with bottled water during the outage, and now plan restoration work to address any water damage and check for mold in the aging public housing building.
4. Hobby Lobby founder talks about family, faith and legacy in new book (oklahoman.com) — Oklahoma City readers may be interested that Hobby Lobby founder David Green is sharing how his Oklahoma City-based company’s family-first, faith-driven approach shaped a new book on legacy. In “The Legacy Life,” co-written with Bill High, Green reflects on stewardship, multigenerational faith, and building a business meant to last 150 years rather than chasing short-term gains.
5. Joseph Hartzler dies at 75; led prosecution of Oklahoma City bomber (bostonglobe.com) — The lead federal prosecutor in the Oklahoma City bombing case, Joseph Hartzler, has died at 75 after a long legal career that included securing Timothy McVeigh’s conviction. His work brought some measure of justice and closure to families of Oklahoma City victims, even as he continued serving in public roles for decades afterward despite living with multiple sclerosis.
📸 Around Oklahoma City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oklahoma City
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★ Featured events ★
- Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show
Bennett Event Center, 3101 Gordon Cooper Blvd, Oklahoma City
12:00 pm
Friday January 23
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Other local events
- CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED - New Year's
Yukon Chamber of Commerce , 10 W Main St #130 , Yukon - New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster's
Dave & Buster's Oklahoma City , 5501 N May Ave , Oklahoma City
9:00 am - 9th Boys Basketball @ Southmoore
Southmoore High School , 2901 S Santa Fe Ave , Moore
6:00 pm - Membership Luncheon
Life.Church Yukon , 1101 E Main St , Yukon
11:30 am - Community Coffee - Yukon Public Schools
Yukon Chamber of Commerce , 600 Maple Ave. , Oklahoma City
8:00 am - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Oklahoma City, OK
Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City One Park Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73102
7:00 pm - Swimming Meet #7- Norman Aquatic Center
Westwood Family Aquatic Center , 1017 Fairway Dr , Norman
5:30 pm - Mozart's Rivals: Race To The Top
Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 31
Monday January 5
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
📣 Oklahoma City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Del City City Council Meeting
Del City Chamber of Commerce , 3701 SE 15th Street , Del City
6:00 pm - Bethany Book Club
Bethany Library - Metropolitan Library System , 6700 NW 35th St , Bethany
11:00 am - Early NYE DATE NIGHT! *FREE CHAMPAGNE TOAST
Painting with a Twist , 9217 N Pennsylvania Ave , The Village
4:00 pm - Vision Screening: Tulsa (Woodward Building) - FREE
Epic Schools , 3810 S 103rd E Ave , Tulsa
10:00 am
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Monday January 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 5 Costly Mistakes Oklahoma City Landlords Should Avoid in 2025 —OKC Patch Read on Patch
- Composting Rules!
I just tried composting a little but didn’t put much effort into it and the difference is crazy. My soil was hard clay and now it is all moist and… (Nextdoor S Meridian) - **UPDATE REUNITED**
Anyone missing this big boy? My husband stopped to check on him and he jumped right into his car window. (Nextdoor Kingsridge)
- State of Oklahoma posted a job opening for Transportation Specialist in Choctaw. Apply here.
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